District 8 - Fleet Specialist I, II, or III

Job Posting Title

District 8 - Fleet Specialist I, II, or III

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 8/ Tulsa

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

• $43,800 - Level I
• $48,200 - Level II
• $53,000 - Level III

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance:

The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans:

The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans:

Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan : available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.

Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.

Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.

OPERS Defined Benefit Plan : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):

15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.

18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.

20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.

25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.

Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year

Paid Holidays:

11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay:

Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Position Title: Fleet Specialist I, II, or III

Department: Operations

Division: 8

Report to: Road Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: 4002 N. Mingo Valley Expressway, Tulsa, OK 74116

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

DISTRICT 8 – FLEET SPECIALIST I, II, or III

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving mechanical/technical work in the repair and maintenance of automobile, truck, boat, heavy equipment, or other engines or motors and related assemblies or in the supervision/management of a fleet maintenance or repair facility.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• •Perform major and minor preventative maintenance service on state vehicles and equipment; Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic problems; operate diagnostic tools and computer software; weld and fabricate.
• •Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment; inspect and test equipment for safety and proper working order.
• •Complete paperwork and assist in writing specifications; maintain workplace inventory; order parts and supplies to maintain an inventory of parts.
• •Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical personnel which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis while performing roadside assistance, towing needs, and rollback services.
• •Performs duties of supervisor as directed; report to work outside of normal working hours for emergency operations
• •Supervises a repair facility; reviews the work of specialists; provides training and assistance in the analysis of engine malfunctions and decisions concerning repair or replacement of parts.
• •Plan, layout, and direct operations of a repair facility within the agency's responsibilities, prepare project schedules, consult with engineering and other departments to provide or get information on work priorities and provide availability of proper equipment for various activities scheduled.
• •Perform transportation planning functions; determines existing and future service levels, accruing needs and relating to projected revenues; coordinates meetings with other units to evaluate fleet and equipment needs.
• •Perform necessary research investigation, analysis, and reporting for the equipment fleet; make recommendations for purchase, replacement, or reassignment of equipment within a division; write preliminary specifications for equipment.
• •Manage and/or develop budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements, equipment purchases, parts and supply purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Level I: This is the entry level where employees are assigned routine work involving minor repairs and preventive maintenance on various types of vehicles and other equipment. In this role they may perform common tasks such as changing oil and oil filters, lubricating chassis, changing tires, washing and cleaning vehicles or perform more complex tasks such as engine tune-ups, changing belts, brake shoes or other similar tasks. Responsibilities may also include repairing lawn mowers, outboard motors and other small engines. Order some parts within the shop.

Level II: At this level specialists are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for performing a full range of maintenance and repair work involving automotive, truck, bus, tractor, boat, heavy equipment or other equipment. Responsibilities will routinely involve repair or replacement of defective parts, installing major engine parts and components and related work to include electrical circuitry, hydraulic systems, emission systems, brake systems air and hydraulic, A/C systems. Responsibilities may also be assigned for providing training and guidance to workers performing routine preventive maintenance work.

Level III: This is the specialist level, where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing highly skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of specialized heavy duty equipment. Responsibilities may include trouble-shooting repair needs which are difficult to identify; independently completing major repair projects, or directing projects requiring a team effort, may direct or review work of others.

Education and Experience

Level I: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy duty road equipment, combustion engines or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education/training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.

Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in automobile, truck, light or heavy-duty road equipment, combustion engines or chassis maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education/training as an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic.

Level III: Educatio